Summer Content Intern supporting DIRECTV’s content strategy, contracts and compliance, programming, and content development teams. Responsibilities include data analysis, benchmarking, dashboard creation, reporting, database implementation, data audits, contract review, channel and competition analysis, competitive intelligence research, and cross-functional project support. The role is a 10-week remote internship focused on improving programming, content engagement, and discovery across satellite and internet platforms.
At DIRECTV, we’re redefining the future of entertainment. We’re delivering cutting-edge products and services that redefine the future. Innovation is at the heart of what we do and we’re revolutionizing the way our customers access content anytime, anywhere. Together, we’re creating the best entertainment and content experience in the world.
Dive into Content as a Summer Intern!
As part of our Content team, you’ll help shape the programming lineup across DIRECTV Satellite and Internet platforms. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to projects that directly impact our business.
Depending on your interests and background, you’ll be placed in one of the following focus areas:
1. Content Strategy & Development
- Analyze data, conduct benchmarking and research
- Build dashboards and deliver presentations
- Support cross-functional initiatives
2. Content Contracts & Compliance
- Assist with new database software implementation and AI integration
- Conduct data audits and support data migration
- Support reporting automation and data management, validation, and analysis activities, using relational databases, queries, APIs, or system integrations.
- Review contracts and summarize key findings
3. Content & Programming
- Analyze channel performance, marketing, and competition
- Support project management and reporting
- Assist with third-party authentication audits
- Deep dive analysis into programmer portfolios, offerings, synergies, sports rights, streaming cannibalization, etc.
4. Content Development
- Conceptualize new functionalities serving content engagement and discovery
- Competitive intelligence research and summarization
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams launching live channels, to understand and improve processes
Who We’re Looking For
- Open to all majors; Preferred: Media & Entertainment, Management, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or Leadership tracks
- A passion for the entertainment industry (especially the business or technology side)
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Experience working in cross-functional environments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- A proactive, self-motivated mindset with a desire to learn and grow
- Nice to have: Familiarity and experience using Artificial Intelligence LLMs to do research, benchmarking, and / or analysis
Program Details
- Duration: 10-week remote internship (This is a virtual position that can be located anywhere in the United States.)
- Program Dates: 6/7/27 – 8/13/27 or 6/14/27 – 8/20/27
- Eligibility: Must have full U.S. work authorization now and in the future
- This position can earn $20 - $28 per hour, not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at DIRECTV offers. (Undergrad $20 per hour; Grad $28 per hour.)
Ready to explore the possibilities? Join us at DIRECTV and make your mark!
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